Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Summit Lite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $62 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Summit Lite 25 | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100 D Triple ripstop nylon, PU coated, 2'000 mm water column | 100D Nylon Geo diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.76 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Exped Summit Lite 25 and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; 16in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Summit Lite 25, and 6 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Exped Summit Lite 25 carries the same capacity as the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack (25L vs. 25L), while the Exped Summit Lite 25 is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 0.76kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L G3 Anti-Theft Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Summit Lite 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Summit Lite 25 is the better call.